Elsewhere, Derby County have also been handed some bad news regarding injuries as midfielder Omar Mascarell's foot tendon setback will keep him out for the rest of the season.

Meanwhile, Cardiff City central defender Matthew Connolly has completed a shock loan move to leaders Watford and Rotherham United have snapped up Charlton Athletic defender Lawrie Wilson on loan for the rest of 2014/2015.

For all the latest headlines from around the Championship, have a look at our summary below from various local newspapers and websites.

Blackburn Rovers: Defender Adam Henley has urged his side to give one last push ahead of the international hiatus by beating Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend after indicating their hectic fixture pile-up was the reason for Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Brentford. (Lancashire Telegraph)

Blackpool: The Seasiders have offered fresh contracts to young duo Dom Telford and Mark Waddington as Lee Clark begins to reshape his squad ahead of next season but admits he cannot stop interest from elsewhere turning their heads. (Blackpool Gazette)

Bolton Wanderers: Manager Neil Lennon has warned his players they must start to shape up in the remaining games this season or run the risk of being shipped out of the club in the summer after falling to a sixth away defeat on the spin at Ipswich in midweek. (The Bolton News)

Bournemouth: Cherries boss Eddie Howe has told star striker Callum Wilson he must get used to the speculation which surrounds his future and believes it will only increase if he maintains his impressive form, with Chelsea and Aston Villa both confirmed admirers. (Bournemouth Echo)

Brighton and Hove Albion: Loan signing Greg Halford has indicated he is keen to convert his move to the Seagulls into a permanent one after insisting he does not know what the future holds for him at parent club Nottingham Forest. (The Argus)

Derby County: Rams skipper Richard Keogh is remaining confident that his side still have what it takes to secure automatic promotion this season, despite dropping from top to fifth in a matter of weeks. (Derby Telegraph)

Ipswich Town: Manager Mick McCarthy has tipped the current top two - Watford and Middlesbrough - to go on and secure automatic promotion this season ahead of his side's weekend trip to Vicarage Road, but will not rule his own side out of contention. (East Anglian Daily Times)

Leeds United: Whites boss Neil Redfearn has called for England to look after midfield talents Lewis Cook and Alex Mowatt and show a duty of care to his two young guns after they were called up to Gareth Southgate's under-21 squad. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Millwall: Coach Dave Livermore believes being able to step into an interim role with the Lions is a great opportunity for him to develop as a coach as he continues to work alongside temporary head coach Neil Harris until the end of the season. (News at Den)

Norwich City: Boss Alex Neil has admitted he has been surprised by the impressive form of loan midfielder Graham Dorrans since his loan arrival from West Bromwich Albion and described his role in front of the defence as his quarterback to set up attacks. (Eastern Daily Press)

Nottingham Forest: Manager Dougie Freedman is determined to provide the City Ground faithful with the brand of football they deserve, but is also pleading for patience from supporters as he continues to instill a winning mentality into his squad. (Nottingham Post)

Rotherham United: Millers midfielder Lee Frecklington insists his side's derby clash with Sheffield Wednesday this weekend will be just like any other game for the players, but understands how vital victory is for the fans. (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday: New Owls signing Lloyd Isgrove has revealed how little-known full-back Matt Young was one of the major factors behind his decision to swap the south Coast for Yorkshire after growing up together in the Southampton academy. (The Star)

Watford: Prolific striker Odion Ighalo believes the Hornets' outcome from the next three league matches will ultimately decide their fate regarding automatic promotion or the play-offs this season as Slavisa Jokanovic's men face Ipswich, Derby and Boro. (Watford Oberver)

Wigan Athletic: Latics boss Malky Mackay has admitted he is still scouring the loan market for another striker to help the Latics rediscover an extra edge in front of goal but conceded it will be difficult to bring someone in ahead of the loan window deadline. (Wigan Today)